The Vegas Voice 11-19

“ASK LAURA ABOUT REAL ESTATE”
Laura Harbison
Broker/Owner
B.0026537.LLC/ PM.0164922.BKR
Seniors Real Estate Specialist ® (SRES)
Accredited Buyer Representative ® (ABR)
Graduate, REALTOR ® Institute (GRI)
Equator Platform Platinum Certification
Equator Short Sale Agent Certification
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
Advanced Evaluations Certification
At Home With Diversity (AHWD)
Broker Price Opinion Resource (BPOR)
NVS Institute BPO Certification
Five Star BPO Designation
Certified Distressed Property Expert ® (CDPE)
Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist
(RSPS)
NAWRB Certified Delegate Spokeswoman
Distinguished Real Estate Broker ® (DRB)
Laura@HarbisonRealEstate.com
www.LauraHarbisonRealEstate.com
Call Laura Today!
7022-777-1234
Lets Make Moving Less Stressful!
Moving can be a great adventure, but the process of moving may just seem like a
nightmare. One in five people feel that they would rather have a root canal than spend the
day moving, and one in two people would prefer to sit next to a screaming baby ... on an
airplane! Relocating is often not "optional" though, so finding ways to make the process
less stressful is a must.
A great strategy is to follow the "Rule of Twos." Create your moving plan two months
before moving day, and start your packing two weeks before your move. Giving yourself
eight weeks to plan and execute your move will give you the time to do all that you need to
do.
The first step is to make a checklist. A real one, on paper. It needs to include reminders to
change and/or cancel utility services, schedule cable & internet installation, hire a moving
company, update your homeowner's or renter's insurance, and to update your address
EVERYWHERE.
Carefully plan what you will be packing and moving. Think about the floorplan that you are
moving into, and don't take items that won't fit (physically or style-wise). Make sure you
label every box as you will NOT remember what you put in the box (maybe not even
minutes later, LOL).
You will need an emergency moving bag. You will want to have easy access to necessities
like your medications, toothbrush, and other items that you use daily. You should pack this
bag with everything that you need to survive at least two days, maybe three. Toiletries,
clothing, a towel, toilet paper, and your cell phone charger are great items to have in that
life-saving bag!
Reconfirm your moving company reservation two weeks before the move. Make sure that
their expectation and yours are the same on the timing, the volume of belongings to be
moved, are they packing or are you, who supplies the packing materials and mattress
covers, etc. The more prepared and organized you are on "the day", the better. It will
decrease your stress level, save you time, and ultimately save you money as well.
Selling your home or buying a new home can be a stressful process. In my opinion, the
move itself is stressful enough, so my goal is always to help reduce the stress of the real
estate transaction by explaining what you can expect in the process up front and helping
you avoid unpleasant surprises. Education and planning are the key elements to a
successful real estate transaction, and I will be with you every step of the way!
Sharing your goals,
Laura Harbison, ABR, AHWD, BPOR, BS, CDPE, CRS, DRB, GRI, RSPS, SRES
Realty Executives Southern Nevada Properties
Broker/Owner License # B.0026537.LLC / PM.0164922.BKR
770 Coronado Center Drive, Ste. 100
Henderson, NV 89052
Office: 702-777-1234
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November 2019